High-demand careers for the next decade
Two thousand two hundred and seventy careers with growing or fast-growing demand, careers where the underlying employment data shows growing or fast-growing demand, the kind of roles where good people are absorbed quickly and salaries trend upward as the work expands. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 7 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 7 of 46
Caregiver
High School Diploma · $35,800
Provides assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship to individuals who are elderly, ill,…
Cargo and Freight Agent
High School Diploma · $52,260
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking…
Carpenter Helper
No Formal Education Needed · $43,780
Assists carpenters in measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling wood or other construction materials. Prepares and…
Cartographer
Bachelor's Degree · $81,390
Collects, analyzes, and interprets geographic information to design, create, and update maps and related products using…
Case Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $56,730
Advocates for clients to ensure access to necessary services, coordinating care plans and resources to support…
Case Study Writer / Customer Story Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Interviews customers and writes compelling case studies, success stories, and testimonials that demonstrate product…
Cash Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Manages an organization's daily cash balances, liquidity, and financial transactions. Prepares cash flow forecasts,…
Casting Associate
Certificate or Vocational Training · $90,360
Assists casting directors in finding and selecting actors for film, television, and theatrical productions.
Caterer
High School Diploma · $69,390
A caterer plans, prepares, and serves food and beverages for events, ensuring high-quality culinary experiences and…
Cell Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Investigates the structure, function, and behavior of cells to understand fundamental life processes and contribute to…
Cell Therapy Manufacturing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $57,510
Manages the production of cell-based therapies (CAR-T, stem cells) in cleanroom environments, ensuring aseptic…
CEO - Automotive / Electric Vehicle Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an automotive or electric vehicle company, overseeing vehicle design, manufacturing, dealer networks,…
CEO - CleanTech / Renewable Energy Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a clean technology or renewable energy company, overseeing technology development, project deployment, policy…
CEO - Education Technology (EdTech) Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an education technology company, overseeing product development, school/university partnerships, content…
CEO - FinTech Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a financial technology company, overseeing product innovation, regulatory compliance, banking partnerships, and…
CEO - Healthcare / Hospital System
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a hospital or health system, overseeing clinical operations, financial performance, regulatory compliance,…
CEO - HealthTech / Digital Health Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a health technology or digital health company, overseeing product development, FDA/regulatory strategy, health…
CEO - Hospitality / Hotel Group
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a hospitality company or hotel group, overseeing brand standards, guest experience, property operations, revenue…
CEO - Pharmaceutical / Biotech
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, overseeing drug development pipeline, regulatory approvals,…
CEO - Pharmaceutical / Biotech Company
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $213,990
Leads a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, overseeing drug development pipeline, clinical trials, FDA approvals,…
CEO - Sports Betting / iGaming Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a sports betting or online gaming company, overseeing product development, licensing, responsible gaming, and…
CEO - Startup (Early Stage / Founder CEO)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads an early-stage startup as founder or hired CEO, responsible for product-market fit, fundraising, team building,…
Ceramicist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Design and produce ceramic objects including tableware, sculptural pieces, tiles, and architectural ceramics using…
Certified Financial Planner CFP
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Certified Medical Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,690
Supports physicians and other healthcare professionals by performing administrative and clinical tasks. Prepares…
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide basic care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term…
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Certified Nursing Assistants provide essential direct patient care, assisting individuals with daily living activities…
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $236,590
Administer anesthesia and monitor patients during surgical, obstetrical, and trauma procedures.
CFD Engineer (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Master's Degree · $104,110
Simulates fluid flow, heat transfer, and combustion phenomena using computational methods to optimize designs in…
Change Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Design and implement change management strategies and plans that support organizational transformations including…
Chaos Engineer / Resilience Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Tests system resilience; implements chaos engineering practices and tools.
Charity Shop Manager
High School Diploma · $48,520
Manage the operations of a charity retail shop, maximising income for the charity through effective stock management,…
Chef and Head Cook
Associate's Degree · $62,470
Directs and participates in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of diverse foods including salads, soups, meats,…
Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
Master's Degree · $175,140
Lead an organisation's AI strategy, governance, and responsible deployment at the executive level. Oversee AI…
Chief Communications Officer (CCO) / Chief Public Affairs Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Leads an organization's communications and public affairs strategy, overseeing media relations, internal…
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO-Compliance)
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Ensures the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, managing compliance…
Chief Content Officer (CCO)
Master's Degree · $166,790
The Chief Content Officer (CCO) leads an organization's overall content strategy, overseeing its creation,…
Chief Creative Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads the creative vision and strategy for a company, overseeing all creative output, including advertising, branding,…
Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Master's Degree · $175,140
Leads the organization's data strategy, governance, and analytics capabilities, ensuring data quality, compliance, and…
Chief Design Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Serves as C-level executive responsible for all design strategy and innovation. Partners with CEO and other executives…
Chief Design Officer (CDO)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Serves as the top design executive in an organization, setting design vision and strategy at the C-suite level,…
Chief Digital Officer (CDO-Digital)
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Leads digital transformation initiatives, overseeing the adoption of digital technologies, e-commerce, digital…
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDEIO)
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads an organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, overseeing DEI programs, workforce analytics,…
Chief Ethics / Compliance Officer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $141,900
Leads an organization's ethics and compliance program, overseeing regulatory compliance, anti-corruption, whistleblower…
Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads an organization's customer and employee experience strategy, overseeing journey mapping, service design,…
Chief Experience Officer (CXO) / Chief Customer Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads the end-to-end customer experience strategy, ensuring seamless interactions across all touchpoints and driving…
Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads an organization's growth strategy across marketing, sales, product, and partnerships, overseeing revenue…
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads the information technology strategy and operations for an organization, overseeing IT infrastructure, digital…
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
C-suite executive responsible for the organization's information security strategy, risk management, compliance, and…
Chief Innovation Officer
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads the development and implementation of an organization's innovation strategy, fostering a culture of creativity…